Live 95 – Weekly Tips 18 – The future of Glyphosate
This week’s episode investigated the chemical glyphosate and the future of its use in the EU. It is the most common herbicide in the world and is currently approved for use in the EU until 15 December 2023. Farming organisations in Europe are looking for it to be renewed due to its role in preventing […]
Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Tips 20 – Pollinators
Ours to Protect on Sunshine 106.8 – October 23rd 2023 On this week’s show we talked about pollinators with Kate Chandler from the National Biodiversity Data Centre Here’s some things that you can do to help: Don’t mow, let it grow! Reduce mowing to allow native wildflowers like Dandelions, Clover and Birds-foot Trefoil to […]
Sunshine 106.8FM – Weekly Episode 20 – Pollinators
Listen back to this week’s episode as Carol Dooley chats with Kate Chandler from the National Biodiversity Data Centre about the importance and role of pollinators. For more in this series listen in to Sunshine every Monday at 7pm.
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 18 – Beekeeping for diversity
This week Midwest Radio spoke to local farmer and Beekeeper Jude Walsh Did you know… Beekeeping boosts pollination, improving crop yields and supporting biodiversity, making it an eco-friendly and vital practice. Beekeeping helps reduce the need for chemical pesticides in agriculture, promoting a healthier and more sustainable environment. Honeybees can fly up to six miles, […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Episode 18 – Beekeeping for diversity
This week we spoke to the secretary of the Mayo beekeepers club in Ballina, Jude Walsh. He is also a farmer with a keen interest in biodiversity. For more in this series listen in to Midwest Radio every Friday at 9.50am
Clare FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Bee’s
Did you know? Bees are the most important pollinator of crops and native plant species in Ireland. They are a key component of our wildlife and one of the busiest, least appreciated work forces we have. Of the 99 species of bee in Ireland there is only one native honey bee species and its […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Tips 17 – ATU Sligo Green Campus
This week on Ocean FM we heard about the work done to increase sustainability on campus at ATU Sligo. Did You Know? ATU Sligo has been part of the Green Campus Initiative for almost 10 years and has already been awarded the green flag in the Waste and Energy areas ATU Sligo is currently […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Episode 17 – ATU Sligo Green Campus
Listen back to this week’s episode as Niall Delaney chats to Declan Feeney, to highlight ATU Sligo’s Green Campus, tips on energy and biodiversity. For more in this series listen in to Ocean FM every Thursday at 10.45am
BEAT – Weekly Episode 16 – Courtown Seal Sanctuary
In the latest episode of Ours To Protect, Orla takes a trip to Seal Rescue Ireland based along the east coast of Ireland in Courtown, Co. Wexford to learn more about their work rehabilitating seals and their replanting efforts to help combat climate change. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Thursday […]
Live 95 – Weekly Tips 16 – Wild Work
For this week’s episode we met Shay Riordan, CEO of West Limerick Resources as he told us about the success of the unique stand at the National Ploughing Championships that helped participants to visualise the benefits of biodiversity. What is Wildwork? Wildwork is an initiative to help restore, conserve and reinvigorate biodiversity. It helps to […]
